Holiday Gift Guide for the Tea Lover
I think you already know this by now, but I l-o-v-e tea. I probably drink anywhere from 3-7 cups of tea a day. When I have met fellow sole tea drinkers, they seem to love tea just as much as I do. So if you have any tea drinkers on your holiday shopping list, there […]
DIY Gold Polka Dot Burlap Tablerunners {and a giveaway!}
I married into a pretty great family. And part of that family includes a crafty mother-in-law. I think I was quickly accepted into the family by my mother-in-law when I oooed and awwed over her handmade and personalized gift tags at Christmas. Meanwhile the boys just ripped into the presents without even noticing. Now we […]
Peppermint White Chocolate Teabag Cookies
I recently went into Starbucks for my long awaited red cup of peppermint hot chocolate and to my disappointment, there was none to be found. The lady behind the counter looked confused and said, “Pfefferminze? Und Schokolade?” As if it isn’t the perfect combination. I obviously still can’t get over the lack of minty desserts […]
Etsy Gifts Under $25 for your Girlfriends {and a giveaway!}
My favorite gifts to give are ones that I make myself. One year, I had a great idea to make all my girlfriends personalized pajama pants. After the first pair took me roughly ten hours to make, my mom jumped in and helped me finish the other four. Since then, I have opted for simpler […]
Thanksgiving Placecards Three Ways
This Thanksgiving is going to be quite an affair. The location is 81st and Columbus, at the start of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. The guest count is 30+, the menu is planned, rentals ordered, caterer ready, and the decor is in the works. The most interesting fact is that this will all be held in […]
Pumpkin Pancakes
I used to have plans every weekend. Not necessarily big plans, but I would go into the weekend knowing that my Saturday included yoga at 9:30, brunch with a girlfriend, shopping in the afternoon, and meeting friends for dinner/drinks that night. And Sunday would be similar, maybe including an open house or sports watching.
